Fishery rules

We love our spot in the countryside and all the elements that make it such a special place to come and relax and enjoy a great days fishing.
We try hard to ensure that everyone who joins us at the lakes has a fantastic experience and to help us achieve that we ask you to follow our rules:
Equipment for all lakes except Kingfisher
Please see specific rules for specimen lake
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Barbless hooks only - max size 10
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No surface fishing
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No braid allowed
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You must have a large net, as well as a large, thick unhooking mat or cradle
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Fish care first aid liquids or sprays must be used
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Maximum of two rods per person for day or night fishing
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No bolt rigs, Zig rigs etc
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NB: all landing nets, keep nets, weigh slings and unhooking mats must be staked out for 30 mins before entering the water.
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No stink bags on the bank
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Keep nets allowed for silvers pleasure fishing - however you must speak to the owner prior to using them. Max 5 hours, all carp and silvers over 2lb must be released immediately. During hot weather keep nets are not allowed to be used for pleasure fishing.
Matches - additional rules
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Barbless hooks only - max size 10 for carp and max size 12 for silvers lakes
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Separate keep nets for carp and silvers. Carp max 60lbs, silvers max 40lbs
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Catch nets must be used for bigger fish - 6 inch + or approx 2 ounces
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When releasing fish after weighing, net must be placed in the water - do not drop fish in to the water from any height
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Do not slip/roll fish through keep nets in to weigh nets
Bait
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No bloodworm, joker, dog or cat meats, dog biscuits, spam type meats, bread, artificial baits, nuts or home made boilies/baits
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No spods or bait boats
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No floating baits or surface fishing
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Take all unused baits home with you - do not drop excess bait in to lakes
General
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You must have a valid EA rod licence
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If taking pictures of carp - either keep them in the net on a mat/cradle or if you are holding a carp you must be knelt down and the fish held low to the mat
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No litter to be left at the fishery - please take all rubbish home
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All anglers aged 16 or under for day fishing or under 18 for night fishing, must be accompanied by an adult
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No alcohol or drugs allowed on site
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All fish must be handled correctly and released as quickly as possible back in to the water
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If you believe a fish has been injured or you have concerns please contact the fishery owner immediately
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Park in the carparks only, unless you have permission to drive to the bank by the owner
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The speed limit on site is 5mph for the safety of other visitor and our resident goats, dogs, horses and wildlife.
You will be asked to leave without a refund if you do not adhere
to the rules
